Olympic Day 2025

Archery Guyana successfully concluded its National Youth 18 Metres Championships 2026 on Sunday 12th July, 2026 at the Guyana Police Force SportsClub Ground, Eve Leary, bringing the curtains down on an exciting weekend ofcompetition that showcased the country's emerging generation of archers.

Following Saturday's qualification rounds, the championship culminated yesterday with the highly anticipated elimination and medal matches, where 31 young athletes representing school and private clubs demonstrated exceptional skill, discipline, determination, and sportsmanship.

President of Archery Guyana, Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, delivered the closing remarks during the medal presentation ceremony, congratulating everyathlete for their dedication and courage while encouraging them to continuestriving for excellence both on and off the shooting line.

In her remarks, Mrs. Persaud-McKinnon commended not only the medallists butevery participant, emphasising that every competition provides an opportunityto learn, improve, and grow. She also expressed sincere appreciation to the various affiliated clubs, coaches, parents, volunteers, technical officials,sponsors, and partners whose unwavering commitment continues to strengthen the development of youth archery throughout Guyana.

### Championship Results

Recurve Under 15 Men/Women Combined

\-    Gold – Brandon Cummings

\-    Silver – Fatima Gani

\-    Bronze – Aalim Kahn

Barebow Under 15 Women

\-    Gold – Neepa Chaturgum

\-    Silver – Victoria Kum

\-    Bronze – Kaia Singh

Barebow Under 18 Men

\-    Gold – Samuel George

\-    Silver – Christopher Cooblall

\-    Bronze – Fiaaz Karim

Archery Guyana extends heartfelt congratulations to all medal winners and every athlete who competed over the two-day championship. Their performances reflect the continued growth of the sport and the increasing standard of youtharchery in Guyana.

See photo of all medallists:

![Medallist National Youth 18 Metres Championships 2026](/images/uploads/medallist-national-youth-18-metres-championships-2026.jpg "Medallist National Youth 18 Metres Championships 2026")

The Federation once again records its sincere appreciation to Commissioner of Police Dr. Clifton Hicken and Mr. Colin Boyce, Sports Development Officer of the Guyana Police Force and Retired Deputy Superintendent, for facilitating the use of the Guyana Police Force Sports Club Ground.

Gratitude is also extended to Guyana Beverages Inc. for providing Oasis Water and Altitude beverages throughout the championships, ensuring athletes, officials, volunteers, and spectators remained hydrated.

Archery Guyana also acknowledges the invaluable support of the Ministry ofCulture, Youth and Sport, the National Sports Commission, and Director of Sport Mr. Steve Ninvalle for their continued commitment to youth sport.

The Federation further thanks Honourable Minister Steven Jacobs, Minister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, for taking time to attend Saturday's competition, engaging with the young athletes and offering words of encouragement that inspired participants to pursue excellence through dedication, perseverance, and resilience.

The championships were successfully delivered by an experienced team oftechnical officials:

\-    Directorof Shooting: Mr. Afzal Karim

\-    Chairmanof Judges: Mr. Ryan McKinnon

\-    Judges:Mr. Faraad Gani and Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon

\-    ResultsManager: Mr. Saeed Karim

\-    ResultsVerifier: Ms. Anopa Ramdial

Results for the championships remain available through the internationally recognised IANSEO live scoring system.

As the curtains fall on another successful National Youth Championship, Archery Guyana remains committed to creating opportunities for young peopleacross the country to participate, develop, and excel in the sport. The Federation looks forward to building on the momentum generated over the weekendas it continues to expand grassroots programmes and prepare athletes for future national, regional, and international competition.


Curtains Close on Successful National Youth 18 Metres Championships 2026 as Guyana's Young Archers Shine

A total of 31 athletes from various school clubs and private clubs participated in the National Youth 18 Metres Championships 2026, held earlier today with the Qualification rounds, Saturday 11th July , 2026 at the Guyana Police Force Sports Club Ground, Eve Leary. 

The championship showcased the growing strength of youth archery in Guyana, with young athletes demonstrating discipline, focus, and determination in a competitive environment.

Archery Guyana extends sincere appreciation to Commissioner of Police Dr. Clifton Hicken and Mr. Colin Boyce, Sports Development Officer for the Guyana Police Force (GPF) and Retired Deputy Superintendent, for their invaluable support in facilitating the successful hosting of the event at the Guyana Police Force Sports Club Ground.

Special thanks are also extended to the management and staff of Guyana Beverages Inc. for providing Oasis Water and Altitude drinks, ensuring that athletes, officials, and volunteers remained hydrated throughout the day’s activities.

The event was further supported by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, the National Sports Commission, and Director of Sport Mr. Steve Ninvalle.

A highlight of the day was the presence of Honourable Minister Steven Jacobs, Minister within the Ministry of,l Vulture, Youth and Sport who spent time on the ground engaging with the young athletes, learning more about the sport of archery, and offering words of encouragement and inspiration about success, resilience, and learning from failure in sport.

The competition was conducted under the guidance of a dedicated team of technical officials:

Director of Shooting: Mr. Afzal Karim

Judges: Mr. Faraad Gani and Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon

Chairman of Judges: Mr. Ryan McKinnon

Results Manager: Mr. Saeed Karim

Results Verifier: Ms. Anopa Ramdial

Results from the qualification rounds are available through the IANSEO live scoring system, utilising internationally recognied archery scoring software.

The link for full details and information: <https://ianseo.net/Details.php?toId=29200>

The championship will continue with the finals tomorrow on Sunday, July 12, 2026, where the top-ranked athletes will compete for national youth championship honours in the recurve under 15 men and women combined, barebow under 15 women and Barebow under 18 men.

Archery Guyana commends all participating clubs, athletes, coaches, officials, parents, family members, club leaders, sponsors, and partners for their contributions to the success of the event and remains committed to developing archery opportunities for young people across Guyana.


31 Young Archers Compete at the National Youth 18 Metres Championships 2026

Archery Guyana proudly announces the successful participation of its Results Manager, Mr. Saeed Karim, in the Advanced IANSEO Seminar hosted by World Archery Mexico, in collaboration with World Archery Americas, in Tlaxcala, Mexico, from July 20-21, 2026, immediately preceding the Pan American Archery Championships.

The prestigious seminar was conducted by Mr. Matteo Pisani, the inventor and one of the principal founders of the IANSEO results management system, the internationally recognised software used to manage scoring and results at World Archery events, Continental Championships, World Championships and the Olympic Games.

The programme brought together results managers from across the Americas, including representatives from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Guyana, with the objective of preparing technical officials to competently manage results at World Ranking Events and other elite international competitions.

During the intensive two-day seminar, participants received advanced instruction on the operation of the IANSEO platform, including demonstrations of its sophisticated features, reviews of core functionality, and practical guidance on international standards for competition results management. Mr. Pisani also shared his extensive experience gained from managing results at Olympic Games, World Championships and other premiere international archery competitions, highlighting the mandatory technical requirements and global best practices expected at both national and international events.

Reflecting on the experience, Mr. Saeed Karim stated: "It was a great pleasure to learn directly from the inventor of IANSEO. I now have a much deeper understanding of the software and how we can continue improving the standard of results management in Guyana. The opportunity to immediately apply what I learned at a world-ranking event made the experience even more valuable."

Following the seminar, Mr. Karim remained in Tlaxcala as a volunteer member of the Results Team for the Pan American Archery Championships, where he gained invaluable practical experience managing live competition results at a World Ranking Event. His dedication and technical competence culminated in his appointment as a scorer for the championship finals, providing him with first-hand experience at one of the highest levels of international competition management.

Archery Guyana extends its sincere appreciation to Mr. Matteo Pisani for sharing his exceptional expertise and to World Archery Mexico and World Archery Americas for organising and facilitating this outstanding educational opportunity.

![Saeed Karim and Matteo Pisani](/images/uploads/saeed-karim-and-matteo-pisani.jpg "saeed-karim-and-matteo-pisani")

The Federation also expresses its profound gratitude to Director of Sport, Mr. Steve Ninvalle, and the National Sports Commission of Guyana for their invaluable support in making Guyana's participation possible. Their continued investment in technical education and capacity building demonstrates a strong commitment to the development of sport beyond the field of play.

The knowledge, experience and international exposure gained through this seminar will directly strengthen Guyana's technical capabilities, enhance the delivery of national competitions, improve the quality and accuracy of results management, and contribute meaningfully to Archery Guyana's continued engagement within the continental archery community. Building highly trained technical officials is an essential component of developing a sustainable national archery programme and ensuring that Guyana remains aligned with international standards.

Archery Guyana remains committed to investing in the development of its athletes, coaches, judges and technical officials as it continues to build a modern, internationally recognised archery programme capable of hosting and participating in competitions of the highest standard.


Archery Guyana Strengthens Technical Capacity Through Advanced IANSEO Seminar in Mexico

Archery Guyana is proud to announce the official affiliation of Al Habibi's Archery Club (A.H.A.), marking another significant milestone in the Federation's continued mission to expand the sport throughout Guyana through strong, well-governed affiliated clubs.

The official handover of the Club's Certificate of Affiliation took place on July 1, 2026 during a modest ceremony, where President of Archery Guyana, Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, formally presented the Certificate of Affiliation to Mr. Jaza Percival, President and Head Coach of Al Habibi's Archery Club.

The affiliation follows the Club's successful completion of Archery Guyana's affiliation requirements and signifies its commitment to operating in accordance with the Constitution, policies, technical standards and values of the National Federation and World Archery.

Officially established on 18th May 2025, Al Habibi's Archery Club operates from the Samville Kuru Kururu Masjid, Kuru Kururu, Guyana, with the ability to conduct activities at other locations within the community approved by its Executive Committee. The Club's establishment represents an important expansion of organised archery along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway corridor and will provide greater opportunities for children, youth and adults in surrounding communities to participate in the sport.

The Club will be administered by the following Executive Committee:

President and Head Coach: Mr. Jaza Percival

Vice President: Mr. Shane Arinda

Secretary and Treasurer: Mrs. Lesa Waldron-Percival

These officers will oversee the governance, administration and development of the Club in accordance with its Constitution while working collaboratively with Archery Guyana to deliver programmes that reflect national and international best practices.

Speaking during the handover ceremony, President of Archery Guyana, Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, welcomed the Club into the national archery family and emphasised the importance of affiliated clubs in achieving the Federation's long-term vision. "One of Archery Guyana's strategic priorities has always been to build the sport from the ground up by establishing strong, sustainable clubs throughout the country. Every affiliated club creates new opportunities for participation, develops future athletes and volunteers, and strengthens the foundation upon which national success is built. We are therefore delighted to welcome Al Habibi's Archery Club into the Archery Guyana family. Affiliation is much more than receiving a certificate.... it is a commitment to good governance, athlete welfare, safe sport, technical excellence and the values that define our Federation."

The Board of Directors of Archery Guyana looks forward to working closely with Mr. Percival and his Executive Committee as they build a vibrant club that will introduce more Guyanese to archery and contribute meaningfully to the continued growth of our sport.

Receiving the Certificate of Affiliation on behalf of the Club, President and Head Coach, Mr. Jaza Percival, expressed his appreciation to Archery Guyana for its guidance and confidence throughout the affiliation process. "This is a proud day for Al Habibi's Archery Club and an exciting beginning for our members and community. We are honoured to join Archery Guyana in its mission to grow the sport throughout Guyana. Our vision is to provide a welcoming and disciplined environment where people of all ages can discover archery, develop their skills and enjoy its lifelong benefits. As a club rooted in the community, we also hope to encourage greater participation within the Islamic community while welcoming people of all backgrounds. We sincerely thank Archery Guyana for its support and look forward to contributing to the continued growth of archery in Guyana."


Archery Guyana Welcomes Al Habibi's Archery Club as Newest Affiliated Member

Archery Guyana Inc., the National Archery Federation of Guyana has represented the nation at the sport’s Continental General Assembly of World Archery Americas (WAA) in Tlaxcala, Mexico.

The General Assembly held on Monday 22nd June, 2026 was conducted by the continental organisation in charge of the promotion and development of archery in the Americas. The congress which is made up of 32 member associations along with 2 associate members has notably documented Guyana position in the sport and has acknowledged the country’s rapidly growing influence within the global archery community at this congress. The delegation in attendance were Archery Guyana President Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon and Executive Board Member Assistant Treasurer Mr. Saeed Karim.

The highlight of Guyana's participation was a presentation delivered by President Persaud-McKinnon focused on the South American nation’s position in promoting sport and sport tourism, by hosting the upcoming Inaugural Caribbean Archery Championship and the eight edition of the Caribbean Development Championships, both scheduled to be hosted at the prestigious Guyana National Stadium, Providence Guyana in October 2026.

The presentation generated considerable interest among member associations, with many countries expressing their intention to attend and support the two concurrent Archery Championship events.

Time was allocated for a special video message from the Director of Sport, Mr. Steve Ninvalle, who welcomed delegates to Guyana on behalf of the National Sports Commission, the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, and the Government of Guyana. The message highlighted the Government’s commitment to sport, future development and regional cooperation within the nations of the Americas, which was warmly received by delegates.

President of World Archery, Mr. Greg Easton, was also in attendance at the congress, joining delegates from across North, Central and South America along with many nations from the Caribbean.

Taking the opportunity to further promote Guyana as a tourism hotspot and sport destination, the Archery Guyana delegation made presentations of promotional packages to members in attendance. Delegates received Explore Guyana magazines, pens, keyrings and samples of Guyanese honey. These items which were presented ensured that every delegation left with a memorable introduction to Guyana's culture, hospitality and tourism offerings.

As part of the main proceedings of the General Assembly, elections and constitutional business were conducted. Mr. Saeed Karim was appointed as one of the three scrutineers responsible for overseeing the processes, ensuring that the validity and values of the WAA Constitution were upheld.

Elections were held and delegates subsequently re-elected Maria Emma Gaviria as President of World Archery Americas. Following her re-election, she announced the appointment of Mr. Sergio Font as Secretary General for the next four-year term.

![Mr Saeed Karim and Mrs Vidushi Persaud Mckinnon with WAA Secretary General Font](/images/uploads/mr-saeed-karim-and-mrs-vidushi-persaud-mckinnon-with-waa-secretary-general-font.jpg "Mr Saeed Karim and Mrs Vidushi Persaud Mckinnon with WAA Secretary General Font")

The election of the Permanent Committees, Guyana’s Persaud-McKinnon secured the highest number of votes amongst candidates for the Gender Equity and Inclusion Committee and was duly elected to serve on that committee. The election of Archery Guyana’s President to this committee reflects the delegation's confidence placed in her leadership and commitment to fostering greater inclusion, participation and opportunity throughout the sport.

Additionally Archery Guyana Board Member, Assistant Secretary Ryan McKinnon was announced to be appointed to serve on the WAA Marketing Committee, strengthening Guyana's representation within the continental organisation.

Reflecting on the experience, President Persaud-McKinnon stated: "Attending my first World Archery Americas General Assembly in person was truly an incredible experience. I was extremely impressed by the professionalism displayed throughout the Congress and grateful for the opportunity to meet so many colleagues from across the continent with whom I had previously only communicated virtually. The Assembly provided an excellent platform for collaboration, learning and relationship-building that will undoubtedly benefit archery development in Guyana and throughout the Caribbean."

She further noted that the overwhelming support shown for Guyana's upcoming hosting of the Archery Championships events demonstrates the confidence that the international archery community has in Guyana's ability to administer and host high-quality competitions and development initiatives.

Archery Guyana extends sincere appreciation to the Guyana Tourism Authority and the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana for their generous support in making the Guyana promotional materials available. Additionally, the Federation also recognises with sincerity and appreciation, the Guyana Olympic Association and its executive for the strong support that is given to the Olympic sport of Archery, ultimately enabling the development of Archery throughout Guyana.

![Archery Guyana Presenting World Archery President Mr Greg Easton with Tokens from Guyana](/images/uploads/archery-guyana-presenting-world-archery-president-mr-greg-easton-with-tokens-from-guyana.jpg "Archery Guyana Presenting World Archery President Mr Greg Easton with Tokens from Guyana")

Archery Guyana wishes to express its sincere gratitude to Honourable Minister Charles Ramson and Honourable Minister Steven Jacobs, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport and the National Sports Commission for their support of the Federation's international engagement and development programmes. The commitment of the Government of Guyana to sport development continues to create opportunities for Guyanese administrators, officials and athletes to contribute meaningfully on the national, regional and international stage.

The Federation also extends special thanks to World Archery Mexico and its President, Gabriel Ramos Rodríguez, for the excellent organisation and hospitality provided throughout the General Assembly and related activities in Tlaxcala.

Archery Guyana remains committed to its objectives, governance and further establishing the Olympic sport of Archery nationally, regionally and internationally. We look forward to welcoming our archery family from all the Americas to Guyana for the Caribbean Archery Championships and the Caribbean Development Championships in October 2026.

![The Caribbean NFs with WA President Greg Easton, WAA PResident Maria Emma and SG Font](/images/uploads/the-caribbean-nfs-with-wa-president-greg-easton-waa-president-maria-emma-and-sg-font.jpg "The Caribbean NFs with WA President Greg Easton, WAA PResident Maria Emma and SG Font")


Guyana Promoted As Archery Destination at World Archery Americas Congress in Mexico

The Saraswati Vidya Niketan (SVN) on November 19, 2024, proudly launched Arjuna’s Archery Club on its school compound, marking a momentous step in the promotion of archery as a sport in Guyana. Named after the legendary archer Arjuna from the Mahabharata, the club embodies the values of focus, determination, discipline, and precision.

The idea for the club gained momentum following a fruitful coaching session on Sunday, facilitated by Archery Guyana’s Head Coach and Secretary-General, Nicholas Hing, alongside Coach Kenrick Cheeks and the club’s committee members. This collaboration inspired the formal inauguration of the club during a small ceremony held in the school’s auditorium.

The launch was attended by key figures in the archery community, including Archery Guyana’s Secretary-General and Head Coach Nicholas Hing, SVN’s Physical Education Teacher and Archery Coach Kenrick Cheeks, and members of the club’s executive committee.

In his address, delivered on behalf of Archery Guyana President Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, Mr. Hing expressed the Federation's pride in this significant milestone:

"The decision to name this club Arjuna is both meaningful and inspiring. Arjuna represents virtues that are essential not only in archery but also in life—focus, determination, and precision. This launch demonstrates SVN’s commitment to holistic education, blending academics with extracurricular activities that foster character, confidence, and teamwork."

Mrs. Persaud-McKinnon further emphasised Archery Guyana’s commitment to supporting new club formations and nurturing talent that will represent Guyana with pride on the international stage.

During the event, Mr. Hing also spoke about archery’s inclusivity, highlighting its appeal to all ages and abilities and encouraged other school clubs to also become affiliated to the National Federation. 

The ceremony concluded with a group photo to commemorate the occasion, capturing the spirit of unity and enthusiasm among students, teachers, and coaches.


Saraswati Vidya Niketan Launches Arjuna’s Archery Club

On Thursday 3rd November, 2022 Archery Guyana, the governing body of Archery in Guyana and the sole entity affiliated to World Archery, the international governing body for the Olympic sport of archery, granted affiliate status to "PRO ARCHERS GUYANA". This is a part of Archery Guyana’s mandate as a national member association from World Archery to administer the sport at a local level.

Vidushi Persuad Secretary General and Nicholas Hing Director and Head Coach of Archery Guyana presented the official certificate of registration and affiliation of the Archery Club "Pro Archers Guyana" to Coaches Anand Mangra and Narda Mohamed-Mangra the founders of "ProArchers Guyana".

The Club was founded in October, 2020 and have since introduced Archery to persons across the length and breadth of Guyana. They currently train at the National Stadium, the National Racquet Centre and the Gandhi Youth Organsation (Woolford Avenue, Georgetown) on weekends and during the week.

Members of ProArchers Guyana will now access the substantial benefits of ARCHERY GUYANA being an affiliate club. Individual members may affiliate separately to Archery Guyana if their club does not wish to affiliate but as Secretary General of Archery Guyana, Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon urged, "I encourage more clubs that have been recently formed to affiliate since this expands participation opportunities for club members".

In photo below: Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon (right) and Mr. Nicholas Hing from Archery Guyana present Certificate of Affiliation to Mrs. Narda Mohamed-Mangra (left). Looking on is Mr. Vishal Manbode, Executive Member of ProArchers Guyana. (far left).

![Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon (right) and Mr. Nicholas Hing from Archery Guyana present Certificate of Affiliation to Mrs. Narda Mohamed-Mangra (left). Looking on is Mr. Vishal Manbode, Executive Member of ProArchers Guyana. (far left).](/images/uploads/archery-guyana-pro-archers-guyana.jpg)



Archery Guyana affiliates new club: ProArchers Guyana

Archery Guyana has once again demonstrated the growing strength and depth of local archery talent, securing an impressive fourteen (14) medals at the 2026 Caribbean Developmental Archery League (CDAL) Championships. The CDAL is a remote archery competition sanctioned by World Archery Americas, designed specifically for beginner archers from English-speaking Caribbean federations. Its aim is to promote growth and development in the sport, offering foundational competitive experience to new athletes in preparation for future international events like the Caribbean Development Championships (CDC) which are scheduled to be hosted in Guyana at the Guyana National Stadium in October 2026..

Competing against archers from Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, Bermuda, Jamaica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Guyana concluded the championships with an outstanding haul of five (5) gold medals, five (5) silver medals and four (4) bronze medals.



The country's gold medal performances came from:

• Tularam Shiva - Gold Medal, Ex-Beginner Barebow Men (1370)

• Affonso-Simon Shianne - Gold Medal, Ex-Beginner Barebow Women (1358)

• Hoosain Arshad - Gold Medal, Beginner Barebow Men (1211)

• Zammet Jo-Lee - Gold Medal, Beginner Barebow Women (1255)

• Ross Ricky - Gold Medal, Beginner Compound Men (1284)



Guyana's silver medal winners were:

• Klass Joy - Silver Medal, Ex-Beginner Barebow Women (1330)

• Mathurine Saveion - Silver Medal, Beginner Barebow Men (1071)

• Simmons Alec - Silver Medal, Development Barebow Men (855)

• La Cruez Samiyyah - Silver Medal, Development Recurve Women (914)

• Singh Ravish - Silver Medal, Development Compound Men (1186)



Bronze medals were captured by:

• Hernandez Ezekiel - Bronze Medal, Ex-Beginner Barebow Men (1294)

• Chaturgum Neepa - Bronze Medal, Ex-Beginner Barebow Women (1330)

• Cooblall Christopher - Bronze Medal, Beginner Barebow Men (1019)

• Farley Jahleel - Bronze Medal, Development Compound Men (1123)



Several other Guyanese archers also delivered commendable performances and finished just outside medal positions, reflecting the increasing depth of talent being developed throughout the country.

The results underscore the effectiveness of Archery Guyana's athlete development pathway and grassroots programmes, which continue to introduce new participants to the sport while providing opportunities for progression at national and regional levels.

Federation's President Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon opined "To secure fourteen medals across multiple categories is a tremendous achievement and a testament to the progress being made by our athletes and coaching team. We are particularly encouraged by the performances of our young and developing archers, who continue to demonstrate that Guyana has a bright future in the sport."

As a remote competition, the CDAL allows archers to compete from their home countries while adhering to World Archery rules, with performance monitored and judged in real time. The league’s structure enables young archers to grow steadily, developing both confidence and skill ahead of higher-level international tournaments.

Archery Guyana extends its gratitude to its coaches, officials, parents, club leaders and supporters whose continued commitment contribute significantly to the growth and success of archery throughout Guyana.


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